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Case Manager/Social Worker-Permanency Support Coordinator
Location:River Block Building - WR
FT/PT:Full-time 38.75hrs/week - WRS Eligible
Deadline to apply:05/12/2025
Hiring Range:$57,709.60 to $70,504.85 / annually
  
Job Responsibilities:

Wage is dependent on education, SW certification status and experience.
 
WHO WE ARE:
The Wood County Human Services Department has great passion for helping the members of our community. As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality services is a shared goal across all departments. If you have a background in Social Work and a passion to help the members of our community, please consider joining our team!

WHAT WE OFFER:

In addition to who we are, Wood County team members are offered competitive salaries, flexible schedules, and excellent benefits, including:

*Health Insurance - we offer low premiums and low deductibles, with excellent coverage!
*Dental Insurance
*Vision Insurance
*Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) - This is one of the best-funded public pension plans in the U.S.!
*457 deferred compensation plan
*Vacation and Sick Time - Start accruing for both on your first day!
*10 Paid Holidays
*Flexible Spending Account to set aside pre-tax dollars for childcare and medical expenses
*Life Insurance
*Short and Long-Term Disability
*Wellness Incentive Plan
*Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
*Ability to earn comp time after 40 hours worked

 
CURRENT OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN OUR TEAM:

The Wood County Human Services Department, Family Services Division, has an immediate opening for a Case Manager/Social Worker Position. The purpose of the Permanency Support Coordinator is to prevent permanency disruptions through preventive education and supportive efforts. The Permanency Support Coordinator position will fill the gap in services after permanency has been achieved through guardianship or adoption. The coordinator will provide the necessary services through strength-based interventions to improve family functioning and stability, build confidence, and strengthen connections within the family system. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
1. Provides case management and crisis intervention services to children, youth, guardians, and adoptive parents to achieve the best possible outcomes and minimize disruptions. 
2. Possesses the ability to provide services in-home, out-of-home, and through virtual appointments to accommodate family’s needs.
3. Builds upon knowledge of evidence-based interventions to support permanency-focused interventions.
4. Provides psychoeducation to empower the family system with the needed tools to strengthen and nourish informal and formal supports. 
5. Possesses culture humility and the ability to build trusting relationships with vulnerable and diverse populations. 
6. Maintains trusting relationships through effective and meaningful contact with children, youth, and their care providers.  
7. Respects the dignity and worth of children, youth, guardians, and adoptive parents.
8. Identifies and understand the strengths, abilities, and competencies of the child, youth, guardians, and adoptive parents. 
9. Assesses individual needs of the family, makes referrals to community services, and advocates for their best interest. 
10. Assesses the familial situations and provide information to the courts. 
11. Assists the family in any court matters relating to guardianships or adoptions. Court reports and testimony is required. 
12. Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills. 
13. Provides assistance to the Kinship Coordinator to include application process and documentation in eWiSACWIS. 
14. Develops and facilitates of the Relative Caregiver Support Group and Permanency Support Group, or other groups to support children, youth, guardians, and adoptive parents.
15. Knowledgeable in Department of Children and Families Administrative Code 56 (Foster Care Licensing), Code 58 (Kinship), and SAFE Home Study assessments.
16. Demonstrates excellent organizational, time management and writing skills. 
17. Supports and advocates for a consistently developing agency culture of hope and resilience.
18. Adapts to change in an ever-changing and fast-paced environment.
19. Functions as a team member with involved agency staff. Possesses ability to work across several work units and develop positive relationships.
20. Participates in a rotating paid on-call system to respond to emergent situations outside of traditional business hours, including weekends and holidays. 
21. Responsible to practice the Safety policies of the County. Perform all job tasks in a safe and prescribed manner.
22. Must be familiar with and exemplify the Wood County Core Values and serve with courtesy and respect in accordance with the Wood County Code of Conduct.

B. Other Duties
1. Attend agency staff meetings, appropriate training and education, and supervision.  
2. Demonstrate the ability to critically think by constructively utilizing training and the education provided as well as supervisory consultation. 
3. Represents the Department in the community through speaking engagements and by participation on boards and committees. 
4. Other duties as assigned. 

 
Job Qualifications:
Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

(Uncertified) Minimum qualifications of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a directly related field with two years’ experience working directly with children, youth, or families in child welfare. Basic everyday living skills, the ability to understand and follow directions (agency manuals, etc.), and reading and writing (for reports) is necessary. Ability to communicate orally and in writing with individuals and groups. This position requires travel to and from off-campus sites. Individuals may use personal vehicle or other means of reliable transportation.

Basic office equipment used: computer, printing equipment, dictation equipment, telephone, copy machine, FAX machine.
 
(Certified) Minimum qualifications of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a directly related field with two years’ experience working directly with children, youth, or families in child welfare. Possession of, or eligibility for, Social Work Certification in accordance with Wisconsin Chapter 457.08 is preferred.  Wage will be dependent upon education and experience. Basic everyday living skills, the ability to understand and follow directions (agency manuals, etc.), and reading and writing (for reports) is necessary. Ability to communicate orally and in writing with individuals and groups. This position requires travel to and from off-campus sites. Individuals may use personal vehicle or other means of reliable transportation.

Basic office equipment used: computer, printing equipment, dictation equipment, telephone, copy machine, FAX machine.